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12.17.2020
Sour Cream Cookies
Sour Cream Cookies are soft, delicious, and easy to make – the perfect cookie. Make this great cookie recipe for the holidays or for a special birthday treat! This Sour Cream Cookie recipe comes to you courtesy of an old cook book that belonged to a relative of mine. It was a collection of recipes…
12.15.2020
Salted Caramel Mocha
This Salted Caramel Mocha is an easy coffee house drink that you can make at home. Its simple to make and absolutely delicious! Every Christmas morning I treat myself to a fun coffee drink while the kids open their presents. Sometimes it is something just as simple as coffee with some Irish cream liqueur, but…
12.14.2020
Mint Oreo Bark
Mint Oreo Bark is my husband’s absolute favorite holiday treat. It is only four ingredients and is always the first to go on dessert plates! This will quickly become a family favorite in your house too! This Mint Oreo Chocolate Bark is always on our list of treats to make around the holiday season. This…
12.12.2020
Roast Chicken
Roast Chicken made piping hot out of the oven is the ultimate homey dinner recipe. With these easy to follow instructions, you are sure to make the perfectly moist whole roasted chicken. I think there are some dishes that just seem intimadating. When I was first learning how to cook there were certain recipes that…
12.11.2020
Baileys Brownies
These Baileys Brownies have a deep chocolate fudge flavor with the perfect amount of Baileys Irish Cream in the brownie and the decadent frosting. If you have a chocolate craving that you just can’t quite beat, these Baileys Brownies are the perfect cure. They are easy to make with Baileys in both the brownies and…
12.09.2020
Candied Walnuts
Candied Walnuts is the perfect recipe for snacking, gifting, and adding to salads. This recipe is quick to make and is so good it will become a family treasure. I can’t get enough of this recipe! I can’t tell you how much I love this recipe. It came from my grandmother’s church cookbook. As with…
12.07.2020
Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake
This post was sponsored by Mirum. All opinions are my own. This Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake is the perfect treat to celebrate the holidays with. Made with simple-to-find ingredients, this easy dessert has the best tastes of the holiday season. Christmas morning is truly one of my very favorites. Seeing the magic and wonder of…
12.05.2020
Nacho Chicken Strips
These Nacho Chicken Tenders are the perfect fun dinner recipe. Your family will love this twist on classic baked chicken strips. Sponsored by TOSTITOS®. All opinions are my own. I’m pretty much always trying to create new dinner recipes that I think my kiddos will like. Score one for me with these awesome Nacho Chicken…
12.04.2020
Citrus Sangria
I’m proud to be partnering with Meijer to bring you this perfect sangria recipe. Citrus Sangria is an easy white sangria recipe that is delicious. You will love how easy this sangria is! I love making recipes for you all year long, but there is something so special about making recipes for you to use at the…
12.03.2020
Croissant Bread Pudding
Croissant Bread Pudding is your new favorite recipe for brunch or dessert. This recipe works as a fancy breakfast or as a dessert, and everyone will fall in love with it. Bread Pudding is my absolute weakness. I am not someone who is a huge dessert person, and it’s easy for me to pick a…
12.02.2020
Roasted Baby Potatoes
This Roasted Baby Potatoes Recipe makes such an easy and delicious side dish. With only five ingredients and five minutes of prep time it is the perfect accompaniment to so many dishes. These baked baby potatoes are easy enough to make on a weeknight, but delicious enough to serve on a holiday table. Our family…
12.01.2020
Sheet Pan Nachos
These Sheet Pan Nachos are the perfect easy dinner. Make them for a fun weeknight meal, or perfect Game Day food! I’m so excited to be working with TOSTITOS® to bring you this delicious recipe! Our family loves TOSTITOS®, and we always have a bag of their chips on hand. I think most of you already…